Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 5, 2026· Updated Aug 5, 2026
Apache Answer: Unauthenticated OAuth Email-Binding Account Takeover via Existing User Confirmation Flow
CVE-2026-48911
Description
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.1.
A missing authorization check in the external-login email binding flow allows unauthenticated attackers to take over arbitrary user accounts by tricking victims into clicking a crafted confirmation link. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.2, which fixes the issue.
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1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- lists.apache.org/thread/mrlwtdnhqqgfbchjgq6rffkz67o8wyv8mitrevendor-advisory
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